ATI LPN
LPN Fundamentals Exam Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a spinal cord injury at the T6 level who suddenly develops a blood pressure of 200/100 mm Hg and a headache. Which condition does the nurse suspect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: BP 200/100 and headache in T6 SCI suggest autonomic dysreflexia (B) from a stimulus below the injury. Neurogenic shock (A) has hypotension. Hypovolemic (C) or septic (D) don't match. B is correct. Rationale: Dysreflexia's sympathetic surge above T6 triggers hypertension, per SCI emergency care, requiring immediate stimulus removal.
Question 2 of 5
When you encounter the victim of an electrical-current injury who is still holding an electrical appliance, you would do which of the following things first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: For an electrical injury with the victim still holding the appliance, shutting off the current is the first step to stop the hazard. Moving them risks shocking the rescuer, and unplugging might be unsafe if the source isn't accessible. Checking vitals comes after ensuring safety. Turning off the power via a breaker if needed eliminates the risk, allowing safe intervention, a priority in emergency nursing to protect all involved.
Question 3 of 5
When working in a facility that uses focus charting, the nurse will use which of the following as a focus of care?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Focus charting prioritizes client concerns and strengths, like anxiety or resilience, guiding care around current issues and assets. Initial problems or functioning levels are static, and goals are outcomes, not foci. This method keeps nursing care dynamic and client-centered, enhancing relevance in daily practice.
Question 4 of 5
You are working with a client who has dentures but does not wear them. When questioned about the reason for not wearing the dentures, the client says it makes him feel old. Which of the following responses would be best?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Explaining that dentures prevent gum shrinkage addresses the client's concern practically, encouraging use beyond aesthetics. Dismissal, acceptance, or appearance focus miss the health benefit. Nurses educate to support oral health.
Question 5 of 5
When talking with a client about complete and incomplete proteins, which of the following would you use as the best example of a complete protein?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Eggs are a complete protein, containing all essential amino acids, unlike olives, rice, or nuts (incomplete). Nurses teach this for nutrition.